Contextual Clues

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What does 'surfeit' mean?

Back

Excess; an excessive amount of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What does 'indigenous' mean?

Back

Native; originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What does 'mitigate' mean?

Back

To make milder or less severe.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What does 'xenophobia' mean?

Back

Fear of foreigners; an irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What does 'ineluctable' mean?

Back

Inevitable; certain to happen; unavoidable.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What are contextual clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

How can you identify contextual clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Why is understanding contextual clues important?

Back

It enhances reading comprehension and helps in deciphering the meaning of unknown vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is an example of a contextual clue?

Back

In the sentence 'The weather was inclement, with heavy rain and strong winds,' the phrase 'heavy rain and strong winds' helps define 'inclement'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'excess'?

Back

Surfeit; an amount that is more than necessary.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A